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Director of Benefits

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Director of Benefits

Director of Benefits

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85281 Tempe AZ USA
In-Office
Mid level
Food • Retail
The Role
The Director of Benefits oversees the benefits programs manages the Benefits Team collaborates with vendors and ensures compliance while delivering employee education on benefits and mental health initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing. At Dutch Bros Coffee we are more than just a coffee company. We are a fun-loving mind-blowing company that makes a difference one cup at a time. 

Position Overview:

As the Director of Benefits you will oversee the organization's benefits programs working closely with senior management to ensure the design implementation and continuous evaluation of health and welfare benefits as well as mental health initiatives. You will also manage the Benefits Team and collaborate with vendors to guarantee the accurate and timely administration of benefits while providing exceptional customer service. In partnership with other Total Rewards leaders this role is essential to the development and implementation of Dutch Bros Total Rewards Philosophy and Strategy. The Senior Benefits Manager will build sophisticated benefit insights and understanding to provide consistent benefit programs which align with DB overarching Total Rewards Philosophy and Strategy. This position will maintain knowledge of the latest competitive benefit practices industry trends benefit-related legislation and compliance issues.

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Human Resources or similar or similar years of demonstrated Benefits Administration experience required. 

  • Advanced knowledge of benefit function trends standard methodologies and regulatory compliance requirements.

  • Ability to integrate the benefits programs as key components of Dutch Bros Total Rewards value proposition for employees

  • Ability to build solid relationships and credibility with clients and key decision makers

  • Experience leading the benefits function for a fast growing organization

Location Requirement: 

This role is located in Tempe Arizona. This position is required to be in office 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs); Fridays are optional remote work days. Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

Benefits Program Management:

  • Oversee the organization's benefits programs including health and welfare benefits and mental health initiatives

  •  Provide strategic thought leadership to refine and implement the benefit strategy as a part of Total Rewards

  • Continuously evaluate and update benefits programs ensuring they comply with legal requirements and industry standards

  • Manage open enrollment processes leading meetings drafting employee communications and transmitting enrollment data to vendors or administrators

  • Manage relationships with benefit plan providers insurers and other third-party vendors to negotiate contracts monitor service levels and control costs

  • Own responsibilities for budget and vendor management contracts and outsourced suppliers 

  • Collaborate with leadership and internal/external partners to design and customize benefit plans that meet the needs of employees while controlling costs for the organization

Employee Education and Communication:

  • Develop and deliver educational programs for eligible employees covering benefits enrollment understanding benefits and general insurance information

  • Create and maintain a mental health education program aimed at destigmatizing mental health disorders and providing access to reputable mental health resources for employees

  • Coordinate with various teams to communicate and educate employees regarding benefits and mental health initiatives

  • Work closely with business leaders HR Business Partners and other COE teams to provide information and support business requirements benefit philosophy and policies 

  • Be responsible for hiring and managing the talent needed to achieve DB goals and initiatives 

  • Foster enabling conditions for talent to thrive and be accountable for inclusive team culture 

  • Model and coach equitable decision-making inclusive behaviors and actions while addressing escalated issues in a timely fashion 

Benefits Team Management and Compliance:

  • Ensure that all benefits programs comply with federal state and local laws and regulations including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

  • Monitor the latest competitive benefit practices industry trends benefit-related legislation and compliance issues 

  • Manage the Benefits Team ensuring the accurate completion of tasks and providing support as needed

  • Ensure all benefits events are reviewed approved in the system and troubleshoot complex cases

  • Collaborate with other teams to resolve errors and identify process improvement opportunities within the benefits department

  • Design build implement and maintain Dutch Bros benefit programs towards establishing benefit policies and guidelines

  • Lead benefit projects and initiatives while providing thoughtful partnership on a broad array of benefit issues based on deep experience (i.e. US benefit practices talent market diversity/inclusion principles technology benefit programs/tools data analytics etc.) 

Skills:

  • Benefits Administration

  • Compliance

  • Data Analytics

  • Employee Education

  • Vendor Management

Physical Requirements:

  • In-Office Environment: Must be able to work in a busy crowded and loud office with frequent distractions and interruptions

  • Must be able to collaborate in-person with occasional impromptu in-person meetings 

  • Office Conditions: Adaptability to typical office conditions which may include exposure to air conditioning heating artificial lighting and varying noise levels

  • Mobility: Ability to sit stand reach twist stretch and work at a desk for long stretches.  Must be able to occasionally move or lift office items up to 25 pounds

  • Hearing Requirements: Hearing must be sufficient or correctable to ensure clear understanding of spoken information including participating in virtual meetings and phone calls. Use of hearing aids or other assistive devices is acceptable if needed.

  • Reading and Writing Proficiency: Ability to read and write in English is essential for processing documents drafting reports and following up on necessary actions. Proficiency in written communication is required to handle job-related tasks effectively.

  • Vision Requirements: Vision must be adequate or correctable to perform essential job duties such as reading documents on a computer screen and using other visual tools. Use of corrective lenses or other measures to meet visual requirements is expected if needed.

  • Technology Proficiency: Must be proficient in operating a computer and other office productivity tools such as printers scanners and collaboration software. 

  • Effective Communication: Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members clients and other stakeholders via email video conferencing and other in office communication tools.

Compensation:

DOE

If you like wild growth and working in a unique and fun environment surrounded by positive community you'll enjoy your career with us!

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Human Resources or similar or years of demonstrated Benefits Administration experience
  • Advanced knowledge of benefit function trends standard methodologies and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Ability to build solid relationships and credibility with clients and key decision makers
  • Experience leading the benefits function for a fast growing organization
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The Company
HQ: Tempe Arizona
6479 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

Dutch Bros Coffee is a fun-loving mind-blowing drive-thru coffee company dedicated to making a massive difference one cup at a time. We were founded in Grants Pass Oregon in 1992 and are now sharing our vibrant culture and fully customizable drinks at over 900 locations across 18 states. We serve a wide variety of unique handcrafted beverages such as our exclusive Dutch Bros Rebel™ energy drink specialty coffee nitrogen-infused cold brew teas lemonades sodas and more. We are wholeheartedly focused on radiating kindness and sharing the Dutch luv. In addition to our mission of speed quality and service we are passionate about giving back to the communities we serves. Through local giving and annual company-wide initiatives we make impactful contributions to causes across the country.

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